I went to the fair again Saturday, and listened to our state representatives talk. I will have a story on that. They talked about the usual stuff. Kasha Kelley talked about finance, Steve Abrams talked about education and Ed Trimmer talked about social issues.
But what was remarkable, was that former State Sen. Grete Goodwin was there. She took the floor and everyone waited with anticipation to see what she would say. She and Kasha have been political enemies since Kasha got involved in politics.
Goodwin surprised everyone by praising Kasha for her work in saving jobs at the Winfield Prison Facility. Goodwin said she has been on a commission that is looking at ways to save the state money, and in the course of that, Kasha has been praised for her efforts.
Kelley was shocked and surprised at the kind words, and thanked Goodwin later.
The second story I am working on involves the Burford Theater. I spent some time with Gene Snell and toured the Burford on Saturday. It is much larger than I thought. Fascinating place. More on that later.
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Was there any discussion about the healthcare legislation? I read that Kuhn and Smith voiced concerns about this in connection with building the new hospital(at a city commission session).
ReplyDeleteSome yes.
ReplyDeleteWhat you read was not entirely correct.
Smith voiced concerns.
Kuhn did not. It was Kuhn who pointed out that the sales tax money, passed by voters, should allow the hospital to make its payments.
Smith and Kuhn are irrelevant.
ReplyDeleteDid you mean irreverent (ie don't support the status quo)?
ReplyDeleteKasha is earning the respect of even her enemies. Good going Kasha!
ReplyDeleteNope, irrelevant as in not applicable or pertinent or having no value upon any issue.
ReplyDeleteAlso Dotty and Mel are superfluous as in unnecessary, needless, and obsolete.
@12:46
ReplyDeleteRiiight. There's no political posturing going on at all.
@ 4:45,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad we agree. Kasha is doing a great job!